Middle-East
UN humanitarian chief: 8.4 million Yemenis need urgent aid
United Nations, Oct 23 (AP/UNB) — The U.N. humanitarian chief says the conflict in Yemen has left 8.4 million people dependent on emergency food assistance and 75 percent of its 22 million people requiring some form of aid.
Leaked video shows Khashoggi 'body double' after killing
Istanbul, Oct 23 (UNB/AP) - Just hours after writer Jamal Khashoggi was killed in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, a man strolled out of the diplomatic post apparently wearing the columnist's clothes as part of a macabre deception to sow confusion over his fate, according to surveillance video leaked Monday.
Saudi foreign minister promises truth from Khashoggi probe
Jakarta, Oct 23 (AP/UNB) — Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says the investigation into the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi will produce the truth about what happened.
Saudi king, crown prince call slain writer Khashoggi's son
Dubai, Oct 22 (AP/UNB) — Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has called the son of Jamal Khashoggi, the journalist killed at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul by officials that allegedly included a member of the royal's entourage.
Turkey to reveal details of probe into Khashoggi's killing
Istanbul, Oct 22 (AP/UNB)— In a sign of growing pressure on Saudi Arabia, Turkey said it will announce details of its investigation into the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Tuesday and U.S. congressional leaders said the Gulf kingdom — in particular its crown prince — should face severe consequences for the death of the writer in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Rescuers search site after train crash killed 18 in Taiwan
Dongshan Township, Oct 22 (AP/UNB) — Rescuers searched through wreckage Monday after one of Taiwan's fastest passenger trains derailed on a curve along a popular weekend route, killing at least 18 people and injuring more than 180 others.
Thousands of pro-independence demonstrators rally in Taiwan
Taipei, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — Thousands of pro-independence demonstrators gathered in Taiwan's capital on Saturday to express their disapproval with China's stance toward their island.
Trump: Saudi arrests in Khashoggi death 'a good first step'
Luke Air Force Base, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump on Friday called Saudi Arabia's announcement that suspects are in custody in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi a "good first step" and said he would work with Congress on a U.S. response.
For 1st time, Saudis say Jamal Khashoggi killed in consulate
Istanbul, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed in a "fistfight" in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, the kingdom claimed early Saturday, admitting that the writer had been slain at its diplomatic post for the first time. Authorities said 18 Saudi suspects were in custody for his slaying and intelligence officials had been fired.
Jamal Khashoggi: Who's who in alleged Saudi 'hit squad'
Ankara, Oct 19 (UNB) --Turkish media have named 15 Saudi nationals who Turkish officials suspect were involved in the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, a prominent Saudi journalist critical of the government who was last seen entering the Saudi consulate in the city of Istanbul on 2 October.
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